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Universidad Cristiana Aut?noma de Nicaragua Facultad de Medicina

WDOMS ID: F0002869 Nicaragua Le?n

Country

Nicaragua

City

Le?n

WDOMS ID

F0002869

What students share

School Type: Private

Year Instruction Started: 2004

Operational Status: Currently operational

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Non-Academic Afiliations: School has a religious affiliation.

School Website(s): In Spanish; Castilian

Additional Information:

School Contact Main Address: Avenida central. Catedral 2 1/2c. al norte Le?n Nicaragua Phone Number(s): +505 2311 0353 Fax Number(s): +505 2311 0360 Email: ucanleon@ucan.edu.ni

Main Address: Avenida central. Catedral 2 1/2c. al norte Le?n Nicaragua

Phone Number(s): +505 2311 0353

Fax Number(s): +505 2311 0360

Email: ucanleon@ucan.edu.ni

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Doctor(a) en Medicina y Cirug?a Year Instruction Began: 2004 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: Tuition Paid By:

Qualification Title: Doctor(a) en Medicina y Cirug?a

Year Instruction Began: 2004

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 6 years

Language of Instruction:

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education:

Foreign Students:

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam:

Tuition Paid By:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2007 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2007 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2007 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

Alina Mushtaq

The National Autonomous University of Nicaragua at León (UNAN-León) is a public university located in the city of León, Nicaragua. It is the oldest university in the country, founded in 1812, and has a long history in education and culture. …

Yerald Aragon

This university was the first one founded in the country and boasts a long history of producing many prestigious and highly successful professionals. It is undoubtedly the intellectual heart of the city, and arguably of the country as well, …

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Magno Bervis

This famous alma mater has been the home of study for many national and regional figures. Historically, this university has been the center of study for figures in politics, law, and medicine. However, it currently offers many other …

Kevin David Martinez Aguirre

The oldest in Central America and the best university in Nicaragua, always looking out for the well-being of its students. Personally, I had many benefits such as: being on a scholarship for the 5 years that my degree lasted.

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It's a very good university with highly qualified professors who can help you develop academically in your chosen field of study.
The practical component of the courses is both hands-on and theoretical. …

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The best university in Nicaragua, training professionals of the highest possible quality for over 200 years, with a commitment to academic excellence. Always proud of my alma mater.

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It is the oldest university in the country, over 200 years old, and one of the best in Nicaragua.

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Excellent Bicentennial University of León

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The Alma Mater of Nicaragua

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About Nicaragua

Flag of Nicaragua Scenic view of Nicaragua

Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest country in Central America, comprising 130,370 km2 (50,340 sq mi). With a population of 7,142,529 as of 2024, it is the third-most populous country in Central America after Guatemala and Honduras, and the largest by area.

Capital
Managua
Population
6.80M
GDP
NIO 21,155
Region
Americas
Area
130,373 km²

Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba (C$)

Dialing code: +505

Top-level domain: .ni

Timezones: America/Managua

Coordinates: 13.00000000, -85.00000000

Languages: Spanish

Native name: Nicaragua

Nationality: Nicaraguan

Religion snapshot

Religion in Nicaragua is predominantly Christian and forms a significant part of the culture of the country as well as its constitution. Religious freedom and religious tolerance is promoted by the Nicaraguan constitution yet the government has in recent years detained, imprisoned, and likely tortured numerous Catholic leaders, according to multiple news out…

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